Saalin, still trembling, managed to give a firm answer.「Yes, I can. I'm skilled in Archery and hand-to-hand combat.」「OK, that's all the info I needed to hear... Iris, the bag.」「Oh, yah. ...Hands it to him...」Saalin watched the pouch of pellets with wide, suspicious eyes.「W-what is that?」「Medicine. ...Looks at Lena... I won't force you to take it, but your sister will die in your arms before that illness comes for you. Do you want that?」「N-no, I don't!」「Look. ...He takes 1... See? It's OK. Now you take them.」「OK.」 Saalin quickly took one and gave the other to Lena. Immediately, a rush of warmth flooded her system. 「...Shocked... I feel better!」「...Happy... Me too!」 Lena chirped.「Good. Now stand and follow me.」Leon, having witnessed the instantaneous recovery, was ecstatic.「Those medical pellets are really effective, boy! What's your name?」「It's Jay Lancer.」「Well, Jay Lancer, I'm Leon. That's all you need to know for now. But how much are you willing to sell that for?」「Well, two coppers a pellet, and I got ninety left. So it costs you eighteen silver.」「Wow! That's relatively cheap!」「Yes, and it will increase by one every time I upgrade its effects. ...Hands the bag to Leon...」「Thank you. ...Hands the money to Jay... Seems like we'll have a fruitful business relationship.」「Yah, it is.」
They rushed out of the dim shop and into the bright sunlight.「Damn, that was hard to pull off.」 Jay muttered.「Yah!(...Giggles... I forgot how good of an actor you are!」 Iris replied, relieved.「Yah. But Saalin and Lena, how are you feeling?」「Err... Um, a little sluggish, but we're okay.」 Saalin answered hesitantly.「Alright. With some rest and another pellet, you'll be fine. But first, we need to find you two clothes.」「Err... What do you mean, young master?」「A'ight, that title I already hate it. Just call me Jay, OK? And I don't want to you walk around like that.」Lena immediately beamed.「I knew it! Big Bro was kind!」「Wait, what? But what are your strong features?」 Jay asked, steering the conversation.「I have sensory magic, and it's pretty strong!」【So I guess she can't feel her true power locked inside of her.】「OK, but don't call me Big Bro.」Lena pouted only for a second, then a triumphant new title sprung to her mind.「OK, then Big Brother then!」Iris burst into laughter.「Seems like we have an imaginative one!」「Yes, we do. And Lena, don't call me Big Brother, either. It doesn't sound right.」Lena considered this, then declared her final decision.「Hmm... You're right. Then I'll just call you Papa!」「...Shocked... WHAT?!」Saalin quickly covered her sister's mouth, mortified.「Lena, stop! And I'm sorry about that, please forgive her!」「No, it's cool, but Lena, just call me Jay.」「...Pouts... No! Papa is Papa, and that's final!」Jay rubbed his temples in resignation.「...Sighs... Iris, could you take Lena with you? I have to talk to Saalin. We'll meet up at the Guild, OK?」「OK. C'mon, little Lena. Do you like cake?」「...Interested... Oh, is it something sweet?」「Yes, and tasty.」Lena immediately embraced Iris.「I love you, Mama!」Iris's annoyance evaporated, replaced by genuine warmth.「Oh, wow! I don't know why Jay hates this, but being called that feels good! And just for that, I'll spoil you rotten.」「 ...Happy... OK! ...Then they left...」Jay turned to Saalin.「OK, Saalin, follow me.」「Oh, OK, Master Jay. ...Then they start walking in the other direction...」
Please sign in to leave a comment.